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Written especially for psychometricians, scale developers, and practitioners interested in applications of Bayesian estimation and model checking of item response theory (IRT) models, this book teaches you how to accomplish all of this with the SAS MCMC Procedure. Because of its tutorial structure, Bayesian Analysis of Item Response Theory Models Using SAS will be of immediate practical use to SAS users with some introductory background in IRT models and the Bayesian paradigm.
Working through this booka€™s examples, you will learn how to write the PROC MCMC programming code to estimate various simple and more complex IRT models, including the choice and specification of prior distributions, specification of the likelihood model, and interpretation of results. Specifically, you will learn PROC MCMC programming code for estimating particular models and ways to interpret results that illustrate convergence diagnostics and inferences for parameters, as well as results that can be used by scale developersa€”for example, the plotting of item response functions. In addition, you will learn how to compare competing IRT models for an application, as well as evaluate the fit of models with the use of posterior predictive model checking methods.
Numerous programs for conducting these analyses are provided and annotated so that you can easily modify them for your applications.

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Actions in emergency situations

• Engine overheating actions
• Starting the engine from the battery of another car
• Fuse replacement
• Wheel replacement
• Towing a car

Daily checks and troubleshooting Instruction manual

• General information
• Locking and unlocking locks
• Seats and seat belts
• Instruments and controls

Precautions and safety rules when working on a car Basic tools, measuring instruments and methods of working with them

• Basic set of necessary tools
• Methods of working with measuring devices

Engine

• Technical specifications
• Petrol engines in volume of 1.3 l and 1.5 l (135)
• The petrol engine in volume of 1.5 l (4G1)
• The petrol engine in volume of 1.1 l (134)
• The diesel engine in volume of 1.5 l (639)
• Appendix to chapter

Power system

• Technical specifications
• Petrol engines in volume of 1.3 l and 1.5 l (135)
• The petrol engine in volume of 1.5 l (4G1)
• The diesel engine in volume of 1.5 l (639)
• Fuel supply system
• Appendix to chapter

Lubrication system

• Gasoline engines in volume of 1.3 l, 1.5 l (135) and 1.1 l (134)
• The petrol engine in volume of 1.5 l (4G1)
• The diesel engine in volume of 1.5 l (639)

Cooling system

• Technical specifications
• Basic work
• Thermostat
• Water pump
• Radiator

The intake and exhaust system

• Technical specifications
• Gasoline engines in volume of 1.3 l, 1.5 l (135) and 1.1 l (134)
• The petrol engine in volume of 1.5 l (4G1)
• The diesel engine in volume of 1.5 l (639)

Transmission

• Technical specifications
• Clutch
• Manual transmission
• Automatic transmission
• Appendix to chapter

Power shafts

• Technical specifications
• Removing and installing
• Disassembly and assembly
• Appendix to chapter

Chassis

• Technical specifications
• Front suspension
• Rear suspension
• Wheels and tires
• Appendix to chapter

Brake system

• Technical specifications
• Hydraulic drive
• Front brakes
• Rear brakes
• Parking brake
• Appendix to chapter

Steering

• Technical specifications
• Steering service
• Steering wheel and steering column
• Steering gear
• Appendix to chapter

Body

• Exterior
• Interior
• Doors
• Glasses
• Luke
• Body dimensions
• Appendix to chapter

Passive safety system

• Description
• Seat belts
• Airbags
• Disposing of system elements

Ventilation, air conditioning and heating system

• Technical specifications
• Heater and ventilation system
• Air conditioning (climate control)

Electrical equipment

• Starting system
• Charging system
• Ignition system (petrol)
• Preheating system (diesel)
• Headlamps
• Audio system

Electroschemes Explanatory dictionary

• Abbreviations

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Книга, написанная разработчиками Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Analysis Services, дает читателю полное представление об его функционировании и устройстве. В ней рассмотрены основы многомерного анализа данных и дано глубокое представление о многомерных моделях данных и устройстве OLAP-сервера. Описаны основные концепции языка доступа к многомерным данным MDX и его расширенные возможности, а также архитектура сервера, методы обработки данных и алгоритмы доступа к данным. Приведены внутренние и внешние протоколы обмена данными, включая протокол XML/A. Рассмотрены алгоритмы управления ресурсами Analysis Services, в том числе алгоритмы управления памятью. Описан процесс создания эффективных клиентских приложений с использованием Analysis Services, механизмы интеграции многомерных и реляционных баз данных. Уделено внимание безопасности, а также администрированию Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Analysis Services. Для разработчиков и бизнес-аналитиков.